Southern Preppy Farmers Wife

Took a Break

2009-01-21T22:44:00.002-05:00

Ok..Ok..Ok....I know I've been absent for a while! My mom informed me that my last post was about parenting classes and that did not look good. I have logged on to "facebook". While I love to read blogs, I just don't seem to have time to keep one of my own.
We had a wonderful Christmas. Bella got her GA golf cart, ipod (i washed the last one which was only 3 months old), electric guitar and amp, new bed linens, clothes, wii games and Henry got a bicycle, waders, duck bucket, blue tick hound dog/puppy, wii games, boots, bed linens and lots and lots of toys. The puppy has been an experience! It's like having a newborn in the home all over again. He howls, whines and barks! I've had to baby proof the home and pick up all small objects! He loves my pantry.....imagine that! Henry is playing basketball and he is having a blast. He's a little aggresive and I never imagined that he would be. Well, I've got Juniors Luncheon on Saturday, basketball game, 2 kids parties and one adult party. Think I'll make it? Gonna try.
PHYLLIS and MOM......Go to Facebook!

Parenting Classes

2008-12-10T21:58:00.004-05:00

I really think I need to take a parenting class. My children do not listen to me. I start off speaking in a calm and sweet voice and I gradually go into a psycho crazed yell. Why don't they listen and why do they back talk? My daughter absolutely has the sassiest mouth known to an 8 year old. I do remember that I was a "smart mouth" during my teenage years, but...8 years old! I don't know if I will survive. My husband practically drug my son out of church on Sunday because he was being loud and disrespectful. I thought my husbands head was going to spin around on his shoulders. Of course, I was caught up in the fact that my daughter was crying because she and one of her close friends (a boy) were trading "pinches" and he twisted her wrist. Of course, she cried and cried and cried! I totally missed the entire sermon. We need children's church......BAD.

On a lighter note, tomorrow night is my last obligation for Home Life/Juniors. We will have the Love Light Ceremony which benefits the children's wing of our hospital. Home Life is donating $650.00 and we are also donating $700.00 to our local Family and Children Services office. They will purchase Christmas presents for foster kids and needy families. We also have Christmas party tomorrow night. Fun! Can't Wait. Friday night, Service League is having a fundraiser.... Tour of Homes. We have 3 homes on the tour and it should be fun. I feel guilty because this will be the 3rd night this week that I have left my kiddies. Only this week!!!!!! Saturday we will finish decorating our float for the Christmas parade. Fun, Fun! Hopefully, it will not rain. It is flooding at this time.

I have a couple of pictures to post. My sweet and dear little brother sent me a picture of his baby. His baby does not like my children, but we love him anyway. My brother needs a couple of two legged children. I tell him quite frequently that if my children and his baby were in the road about to get hit by a car, I think he would save his baby first. His name is George...........as in George Bush? or George Washington? He is cute and he does like Aunt Selina.

George, 2008

The only child of my brother and his girlfriend.

He does look cute in this picture.

My little brother and his sweet girlfriend.

Photo was taken in 2004. This is sad. I can't find a

more recent photo. My brother looks a lot different.

He is about 30 lbs lighter than he was when this photo was taken.

I love Christmas, but this time of year is demanding!

2008-12-06T19:47:00.004-05:00

My Christmas Tree

Parents Room table at Santa Breakfast

Bella with friends and Mrs. Kristi

Santa Breakfast is over. Wow, it was great. I was Chair of "Parents Room". It is relatively a simple room.....Decorate, supply the food, juice and coffee and that's about it. Display Hospitality! Since I talk a lot, I did not have a problem in this area. My daughter went with two of her friends and they showed up at 8:00 AM. It started at 8, so I was a little surprised to see that they were the first one's on the scene. They were excited about purchasing gifts in the Secret Shop. One of my babysitters took the girls. My husband and son were bird hunting of course.It appeared that every other members' husband or parents took their children, but I had to pay a babysitter $40.00. What is wrong here? Anyway, change of subject.

I've been on the hunt for a Small North Face Jacket for Bella. I'm trying not to order online, since every package that I've ordered has been delivered while I was at work........Needless to say, my nosey daughter has inspected each one. We have received 3 packages from Pottery Barn Teenand one package from Ebay and she has guessed or attempted to guess what is in each box. Of course, I just played "dumb". Henry tried to sneak a peek in the back of my car last week, but I threatened him that I would give-a-way the gift if he peeked. It was killing him.

We went to dinner last night and 4 out of the 5 children that were with us were complaining of stomach aches. My dinner was cut short and we headed home. Thank goodness, no one had a virus. When I pulled up in the carport, I noticed that our lab was not happily greeting me at the door and this is so UNUSUAL. I called her and then I asked my daughter to call her........she would not respond to either of us. Upon inspection, I noticed that she was wet on her neck, back and hip bone. She was wimpering and acting like she was scared to death. I finally convinced her to come to me (I wanted to assess her gait/walk). She was walking fine, but she just about knocked me down trying to get between my legs. She acted like she was terrified. We have a bulldog across the street and I really think she was attacked while we were at dinner. She has a broken tail according to the vet. Husband is worried....."How much is that gonna cost me?" Who cares, she is in pain! I could not stand to see her suffering.
My Atlanta trip last weekend was Awesome. One of my dearest friends from High School drove over from Birmingham.She brought her boys and they are so adorable. My daughter and I both fell in love with them. I did not accomplish a lot of Christmas shopping, but I did discover a few good deals for myself and Bella. I just could not get focused. I think I'm tetering on exhaustion.

Volunteered to help with crafts in my son's classroom yesterday. Why, Why, Why? I have no patienc! 5 years old do not listen when you tell them they do not need to use an entire bottle of paint. glue and glitter for their ornament to be "pretty"! I took candy for the kids and my son was so funny. He instructed the class that they need to, "Just go sit down and wait a minute and he would give them some candy". He also told the, "If you misbehave, I'm not going to give you a treat!" You would have thought he was the teacher. Painted ornaments with kids this week and my dining room chair and floor has the evidence to show that we really enjoyed ourselves. I'll try to post pictures. Can't find my camera at the moment. I've been taking pics with blackberry and it is not very clear.

Busy! Busy! Busy!

2008-11-25T08:18:00.002-05:00

Things are a little crazy right now! My plan is to decorate Christmas Tree's tomorrow and bake for Thanksgiving. Lots of "running around" to do for Pictures with Santa on the Square Thursday night. Going to Atlanta early Friday morning for our girl's Christmas shopping trip. Isabella, of course, is going with me so I'm not sure that I will be purchasing a lot of gifts. If anyone has access or knows of location that I can purchase a WII FIT, please let me know. PHYLLIS will you check at your local stores in PA? I need one for the snowboarding game that I have bought Bella and Henry for Christmas. I don't know about you guys but I am behind! Anyway, hope you all have a great Thanksgiving and this will probably be my one and only post for the week, as I will not return from ATL until Sunday and we will be lighting the Manger Scene at church on Sunday night.

Gingerbread House

2008-11-20T21:11:00.003-05:00

I was hoping and praying that my dear sweet babysitter would have assembled the gingerbread house with the kids today while I was at work. Well, she was really considerate and saved it for the kids and I to complete tonight. I know this should be fun, but really.........It isn't! Of course, we are an impatient family and we did not want the walls of the gingerbread house to dry before we started decorating. I'm a little OCD and I just finally had to back off. Isabella said, "Forget it mom, You bought a cheap gingerbread house and that is why it will not stay together." Hello! I paid $9.99 for it. She wasn't sure if that was a lot or not so she did not comment. Henry absolutely loved it! He was so excited. He wants to eat it. I really don't care at this point.

The beginning.

The End

He is so Happy!

Is this a joke? Martha Stewart does not live here!

Doctor and Dentist

2008-11-19T16:32:00.004-05:00

Hen had a cavity filled at the dentist this morning. Instructions were, "DO NOT BITE YOUR LIP OR GUMS AND YOU CAN'T EAT FOR 2 HRS.". Hello, we know this! It isn't our first rodeo! Unfortunately this is our 2nd cavity. Anyway, he was NPO due to being medicated this morning.......no juice, no food. Of course, he was thirsty and starving when we left the dentist. MOM, can I PLEASE have something to eat. Hum, well.....OK! I stop at McDonald's and get him a hash brown and instruct him to take tiny bites. Well, I stop at store to look at Christmas decorations and when I get Hen out of the back seat, I noticed his lip is swollen and looks as if it has been put in a meat grinder! "Henry, What did the dentist say?" "Do not chew on your lip". Well, then it starts. The crying and whining because his lip hurts. I'm sure it's my fault since I gave him the stupid hash brown. Why doesn't McDonald's serve grits? Anyway, we also went to allergy/asthma doctor. We just completed 20 days of AB and he is still congested. "HE NEEDS ALLERGY SHOTS!", said the DR. Ok, Ok, I'll talk with the husband. Henry is going to love this. He had a sinus x-ray and he was such a big boy. I am so proud of him. We ate lunch with ma-ma and then picked up big sister. First thing out of her mouth was, "What is wrong with your lip?". HELLO!

He doesn't look bothered by the swollen lip.

I have not bought one Christmas present for my children. I have got to get focused and start shopping. The month of December is going to be crazy, so I'm sure I will not have a lot of extra time. Bella and I are going to Atlanta the day after Thanksgiving. I haven't informed my husband nor my son yet. I'm sure they will be bird hunting the entire weekend. They probably will not even realize we have left.

Henry's Christmas List.

He wrote it himself. (I will interpret.)

1. Rifle 2. Gun 3. Four Wheeler 4. Computer

5. Puppy 6. Log Skidder 7. Excavator 8. Dump truck

9. JD Tractor 10. Front End Loader 11. Blue Tick Hound

Bella wants a GA Golf cart with a radio, Guitar Rock Band and Guitar Bedroom sheets/comforter from pottery barn teen. I'm sure she will come up with some more items. Neither of my children need one thing.

SURVEY.

2008-11-17T19:03:00.004-05:00

http://preppypearlgirl.blogspot.com/ had this survey on her blog. It took me forever to complete this questionnaire and I have found that I am so boring. ITEMS IN BOLD APPLY TO ME.

Appearance:-
I am 5′4 or shorter
I think I'm ugly.
I have many scars.
I wish my hair was a different color.
I have a tattoo.
I am self-conscious about my appearance.
I have/I've had braces.
I wear glasses.
I'd get/have gotten plastic surgery if it were 100% safe, free, scar-free.
I've been told I'm attractive by a complete stranger.
I have freckles.

Family/Home Life:
I've sworn at my parents.
I've run away from home
I've been kicked out of the house.
My biological parents are together.
I have a sibling less than one year old.
I want to have kids someday.
I have children.

Embarrassment:
I've slipped out a "LOL" in a spoken conversation.-
Disney movies still make me cry.
I've snorted while laughing.
I've laughed so hard I've cried.
I've glued my hand to something.
I've laughed till some kind of beverage came out of my nose.
I've had my trousers rip in public.

Health:-
I was born with a disease/impairment.
I've had stitches.
I've broken a bone.
I've had my tonsils removed.
I've sat in a doctor's office with a friend.
I've had my wisdom teeth removed.
I've had serious surgery.
I've had chicken pox.

Traveling:-
I've driven over 200 miles in one day.
I've been on a plane.
I've been to Canada. -
I've been to Niagara Falls.-
I've been to Japan.
I've been to Europe.-
I've been to Africa.

Experiences:-
I've been lost in my city.
I've seen a shooting star.
I've wished on a shooting star.
I've seen a meteor shower.
I've gone out in public in my pajamas.
I've pushed all the buttons in a lift.
I've been to a casino.
I've been skydiving.-
I've gone skinny dipping -
I've played spin the bottle.-
I've crashed a car.-
I've been in a play. -
I've met someone in person from the Internet.
I've caught a snowflake on my tongue.
I've seen the Northern Lights.
I've sat on a roof top at night.
I've played chicken.
I've seen the Rocky Horror Picture Show.
I've eaten Sushi.
I've been snowboarding.
I've been snow skiing.

Relationships:-
I'm single.-
I'm in a relationship.-
I'm available.
I'm engaged.
I'm married.
I've gone on a blind date.
I've been the dumpee more than the dumper.
I have a fear of abandonment.
I've been divorced.
I've had feelings for someone who didn't have them back.
I've told someone I loved them when I didn't.
I've told someone I didn't love them when I did.
I've kept something from a past relationship.

Sexuality:-
I've had a crush on someone of the same gender.
I've kissed a member of the same gender.
I've had sex with someone of the same gender.-
I've had sex with more than one person at the same time.-
I am a cuddler. -
I've been kissed in the rain.
I've hugged a stranger.
I have kissed a stranger.
I have had sex with a stranger.

Honesty/Crime:-
I've done something I promised someone else I wouldn't.
I've done something I promised myself I wouldn't
I have lied to my parents about where I am.
I am keeping a secret from the world.
I've cheated while playing a game.
I've cheated on a test.
I've driven through a red light.
I've witnessed a crime.
I've been in a fist fight.
I've been arrested.
I've shoplifted.

Drugs/Alcohol:-
I've consumed alcohol.
I smoke pot.
I regularly drink.
I've taken painkillers when I didn't need them.
I've taken cough medicine when I wasn't sick.
I've done hard drugs.
I've been addicted to an illegal substance.
I can't swallow pills.

Mental health:
I have been diagnosed with depression.
I shut others out when I'm depressed.
I take anti-depressants.
I have had an eating disorder.
I've slept an entire day when I didn't need it.
I've hurt myself on purpose.
I'm addicted to self harm.
I've woken up crying.

Death:-
I'm afraid of dying.
I hate funerals.-
I've seen someone dying.
I have attempted suicide.-
Someone close to me has attempted suicide.
Someone close to me has committed suicide.

Random:-
I can sing well.
I've stolen a tray from a fast food restaurant.
I open up to others too easily.
I watch the news.
I don't kill bugs.
I hate hearing songs that sacrifice meaning for sake of being able to rhyme.
I swear regularly.
I am a morning person
I paid for my mobile phone ring tone.
I'm a snob about grammar.
I am a sports fanatic.
I play with my hair.
I have/had "x"s in my screen name.
I love being neat.
I love Spam.
I've copied more than 30 CD's in a day.
I bake well.
I don't know how to shoot a gun.
I am in love with love.-
I am guilty of tYpInG lIkE tHiS.
I eat fast food weekly.
I believe in ghosts.
I am online 24/7, even as an away message.
I can't sleep if there is a spider in the room.
I am really ticklish.
I love white chocolate.
I bite my nails.
I play video games.
I'm good at remembering faces.
I'm good at remembering names.
I'm good at remembering dates.
I have no idea what I want to do for the rest of my life.

Christmas Memories

2008-11-16T20:59:00.004-05:00

Bella's Christmas Crafts

Henry's Crafts......

I think he was playing most of the time instead of making the crafts. He was really too young to attend, but since I was working he was allowed to join the fun.

Our church had a "Christmas Memories" workshop for the kids in 1st grade thru 6th. They made the cutest ornaments, frames, gingerbread houses etc....... My sister-n-law and I were responsible for for the popsicle stick reindeer. I'm not sure who had the most fun decorating, the kids or the adults.

Pictures with Santa

2008-11-12T23:23:00.004-05:00

I've been working on a couple photo card's for Pictures With Santa on Thanksgiving night. I can't decide which one to use. Maybe I'll just print both. Another member of Juniors is working on a design also. She is super creative, so I can't wait to see her sample. Since I am Home Life Chair of Juniors, I am responsible for the Pictures With Santa fundraiser that will benefit the Love Light Foundation at our local hospital. Love Light is a fund that purchases items for our children's wing at the hospital. On Thanksgiving night, many families in our community will go downtown to watch our Christmas Lights being turned on for the first time of the season. I guess you could say it's like a mini-festival. Anyway, myself and many others will be working instead of enjoying the festivities. My children always have a good time. They feel extra special because Mommy knows Santa Claus and she gets to take pictures of him for 2 hours. :) I do enjoy listening to the children tell Santa what they would like for Christmas...........I may get a few pointers. SPEAKING OF CHRISTMAS, LET ME TELL YOU THE SADDEST THING THAT MY DAUGHTER SAID TO ME TONIGHT. SHE SAID, MOMMY THIS BOY IN MY CLASS SAID THERE IS NO SANTA AND THAT THE PARENTS GIVE THE PRESENTS. "IS THAT TRUE?", SAID BELLA! "ABSOLUTELY NOT", I SAID. BELLA WENT ON TO SAY, "NONE OF THE POOR KIDS IN MY CLASS BELIEVE IN SANTA". OMG!!!!! THIS BROKE MY HEART. I'M SURE THE PARENTS HAD TO EXPLAIN TO THEIR CHILDREN WHY SANTA DOESN'T BRING THEM GIFTS. THIS WAS SO SAD. MY DAUGHTER HAS ASKED ME SEVERAL TIMES WHY SANTA DOESN'T GIVE PRESENTS TO ALL CHILDREN. AT TIMES LIKE THIS, I REALLY JUST WANT TO "FESS UP"! It is so sad. This year, some friends and i are hostessing a "Wine and Cheese" Christmas party to benefit children that are in Child Protective Services or Foster Care. Hopefully, we can brighten some child's Christmas. Last year, we could adopt a child at my daughters school. Our child was a little girl and she was a couple of years older than my daughter. I was so worried about Bella identifying the child by the clothes that we bought her for Christmas. If Bella knew who our child was, she never said. Thankfully. Anyway, I urge all of you to help a family this year that may be having a hard time financially or emotionally. A family in our town just lost their 18month old daughter. She drowned this weekend in the family pool. Of course, the family is devastated and are dealing with guilt and the loss of a child. I just cannot imagine.

New Printer, New Pictures

2008-11-10T22:30:00.007-05:00

Pictures from our Halloween.

Starring..... Daddy as Mommy for a Night

2008-11-10T22:06:00.004-05:00

I had a Juniors Board meeting tonight, so dear husband had the kids tonight. I came home and they were all watching television.........I start looking at homework folders and ask, Clay, did you review homework? Did you review questions for Bella's test on Wednesday? Did you let Henry read "Hop and Pop" and did you read him a book? Did you make lunch for tomorrow? Did you swap clothes over in washer..........WELL, he can't do everything!!!!! Really! Who would have thought. He proceeded to review Bella's math homework and they were both screaming and yelling and she was crying. Now he understands my frustration! HOMEWORK is so much fun. Bella brought home a report this weekend that her teacher made her re-write because she did not indent the paragraphs. OH! She was not happy that she had homework over the weekend. She completely rebelled and finally I told her that I did not care if she did the report or not. Informed her that I had already finished school and it wasn't my grade! There! Well, it did not work. Still whined and fussed! Lord, help me when both of my children need homework help. I will need to be medicated. Probably need to be right now.

Christmas Shopping

2008-11-09T19:27:00.005-05:00

Cute Jackets that I purchased for daughter at Gap.

My new printer. I'm so excited.

Hot cocoa set. TJ MAXX.

OMG! Could not wait for Christmas to get here, so that we could purchase these Awesome Cookies! You absolutely cannot eat just one! You have got to try these. Can get them at Target.

Wrong Date. Bought these beautiful linen guest towels at store that was having "fire" sale. 50% off!

Wrong date again! Target.......2.50

TJ MAXX $24.00. I love it! I want a whimsical tree this year!

Cute ornaments at TJ Maxx. Great Teachers gifts for school and church.

7.99 for Rug at TJ MAXX. Lovin It

PICTURES FROM "WALKING WITH DINOSAURS"

Yesterday, the kids and I saw, "Walking with Dinosaurs". It was really interesting, especially since my daughter is studying Fossils and Paleontologist. I was worried that my son would be scared but he loved it. Lots of FSU fans were tailgating around the Civic Center. It was a crazy. Anyway, after the show we went shopping. My friend, Darbie and her son, Jackson were with us. Have you ever tried to shop with two 5 year old boys? NOT FUN. Of course, it did not stop us from spending money. Went to church this morning and when I stepped out of the car, my daughter opened her door from the back and hit me........Needless to say, my entire cup of coffee splashed up into my face and my hair. I dropped the bible and I had coffee all over my NEW boots! Was I happy? No! My husband said that I handled it exceptionally well......UMM, you can't exactly go freaking crazy in the church parking lot! Wow! What a way to start the morning. I bought a new printer yesterday and I installed it today. I'm so excited. The new printer was $99.00 and with my old printer, I would have bought two print cartridges for $65.00. I was tired of ordering cartridges from Dell every time I was out. I mean, I just want to go to Walmart or Target and get a cartridge! My new printer has slots for SD card download, which is great since my computer has completely rejected the idea of downloading pictures. Hope you all have a great day!

Book Fair at School

2008-11-07T16:31:00.002-05:00

My children's school is having their Book Fair next week. I stayed in the library all day helping librarian (friend of mine) set-up. She asked me to decorate the Teachers Wish List Board. I warned her that I was not creative and that I was a little OCD when it comes to this type of thing. Two hours later I think she believed me. Anyway, it worked out. They had the cutest and funniest books. I need to limit myself and my children. This morning my daughter asked me if I was going to eat lunch with her and I said, "Of Course". She told me to dress nice! Hello, I have a little common sense. Anyway, I put on my Argyle cardigan with tee shirt underneath and my IT! Capri jeans and topped it off with my palladium slippers. Well, after I completely dressed she took one look at me and said, "You don't have to eat with me today. Just go ahead and eat with my brother"! I know I did not look THAT bad. Hen was proud to have me. I helped his class for one hour and quickly came to the realization that I cannot and would not be a teacher. Teachers are definitely underpaid.

After school the kids and I went to look for a pair of "Sperrys". Bella's are worn out and we have decided to trash them. Of course, she needs a new pair. Doesn't matter that she has 1200 pair of shoes in her closet. A month or so ago, one of our gift shops in town had a small fire in the front window of their building.......some idiots set the hay bales on fire that were in front of the store. Anyway, all items are 50% off. I shopped a little yesterday and today. She has beautiful linen tablecloths, runners and napkins. Tried not to go crazy since I am having dental work done and it is going to cost a small fortune. That's another story. We have a football game tonight; however, we do not have any water in the city. I wonder if this means the concession stand will be closed. My children will elect to stay home if they can't eat piles and piles of junk food at the game.

SPEECHLESS

2008-11-05T08:49:00.002-05:00

I'm just not sure what to say this morning; except, where in the world did the First Lady Elect purchase that hideous dress that she wore last night? She really needs to stop choosing her own clothes. I was disappointed that McCain was not elected as our future President! The 1st question my daughter asked me this morning was, "Who is our new President?". When I told her she said, "WWHHHAAATTT!". Ewe, Daddy and Maggie are gonna be mad. Hopefully, the next four years will go smoothly. And that is all I've got to say about that. I've got meeting in 30 minutes and I've got to finish getting ready. Have a blessed day!

100th post giveaway by Peeptoe Pumps and Pearls

2008-11-04T01:29:00.004-05:00

http://peeptoepumpsandpearls.blogspot.com/ Peeptoe Pumps and Pearls is giving away a beautiful pearl necklace in celebration of her 100th post. Stop by her blog and leave a comment. You could be a winner!

Soles for Souls!

2008-11-03T22:50:00.003-05:00

Oh, I almost forgot, Please gather new or gently used shoes and make a donation to "Soles4Souls". This organization helps aid adults and children worldwide that do not have an adequate pair of shoes. http://www.soles4souls.org/index.html. Below are shoes that my children donated to soles4souls this month. I have not cleaned out my closet yet, but it is on my "to do" list.

Baking, Cooking, decorating, Partying and a little working (by me)!!!!

2008-11-03T20:41:00.013-05:00

We visited Mark's Pumpkin Patch on a Sunday Afternoon. As you can tell, once again, my husband is not in any pictures. He is picking his crops (peanuts, cotton and squash) and this is a 15 hr a day, 7 day a week job for him until he finishes. After he is done picking, he will focus on paying bills and rent for next year. He will probably spend 4 or 5 days in the office posting charges to each farm and separating bills for each farm. He also has the peanut mill and trucking company that he needs to "catch-up" on paperwork. Bless his heart. I really do feel sorry for him. I don't know how he handles the stress. I will be in the office on my days off trying to help (or getting in the way). He will make his plan for next year and the cycle starts again. I feel like we don't even see him this time of the year and when we do see him, he is so tired that he just wants to rest. Henry does ride with him about 3x per week.

Bella does not look very happy. Neither of them wanted to dress in Halloween garb! I mean, really, get with the seasons! I just gave up.
Henry picked up so many pumpkins. I think we actually purchased 4 or 5 pumpkins. We bought one pumpkin from each of the piles surrounding him. Pushing the wheel-barrow with the pumpkins was interesting. It is kind of like pushing the buggy at the grocery store and everyone wants to help. I think we only dumped the pumpkins onto the ground one time.

Frankenstein. Waited in line 45 minutes for face painting! I could have done that!
Well, maybe not!

Bella was a clown. Did not get her finished look.

Henry and Cal. Best buddies. And yes, he is a true red-head and all boy.

Last year I decorated for the fall festival at my children's' school and I said that I would not do it again. Well guess what, I lied! A friend of mine did help. We both have children the same age and she was elected as my "co-chair" by one of the teachers. She was just thrilled. Anyway, the lunchroom turned out cute. I did not get any pictures of the outside.

HALLOWEEN PARTY.

We attended a Halloween Party on the 19th. Our Hostess, Donna, really enjoys sharing her love of Halloween with others. I felt like I needed to leave her a donation when I left the party. She had everything....Dinner, Hayride, Haunted Houses, Carnival Booths, Desserts and "Cool" Prizes (per Bella and Henry). The Haunted House was awesome. My kids were terrified! The party took a lot of planning and labor on her behalf!

Jeans were a little too low! Peep Show! Oops! One of the Adult Men jumped in to help the boys and I just couldn't take that. I attempted to help the girls; however, I was having clothing difficulty!

Hen trying on a mask that he grabbed in the Haunted House........after all the scary ghost and monsters had left and the lights were turned on.

Hen at donut booth!

Bella eating worms and cool whip! Yum

Henry digging for a prize! It has to be just the right one.

The kids and I enjoyed a night of Baking and Cooking.

Finished Product: Strawberry Choc. Royale

Hen placing cream cheese and strawberry preserves into cake mixture. He is a Pro!

Bella displaying her baking skills.

Henry showing off his Frankenstein Rice Krispie treat that he decorated with sweet baby sitter.

Party, Party, Party..................

Wow, it has been a busy few weeks. Finally, I can relax. I'm sure that all my friends feel the same way. We have attended 4 Halloween Parties and hosted one Halloween Party. Two Fall Festivals in October and we baked or cooked something for each party..excluding one Party. Whew, it was fun, and I'm glad its over. We can concentrate on Thanksgiving and Christmas. My bank account is really taking a hit with all this partying! I can't wait to download some Halloween pictures, but right now my computer is not cooperating with my SD Card. Last week, I went to CVS and downloaded some pictures to a Disc. When I returned home and tried to print, there was not a single picture on the disc. Of course when I called CVS for a little help, the sweet little guy that answered the phone said, "I can't help you ma-am, please call back tomorrow and speak to Tammy". What did I expect? Anyway, I had to go back to CVS and make another disc. I am so glad that I did not erase my memory card. I would have been a little upset.

MOVIE WORTH WATCHING!

The kids and I watched "Journey to the Center of the Earth" this weekend. It was great! Wish we had 3D Glasses. If you purchase the movie, you get 4 pair of glasses. Think I just might buy it! My 8 year old really enjoyed it. We are going to see "Walking with Dinosours" this weekend at the Tallahassee Civic Center. I think my children are a little scared and aren't sure what to expect. Me either! Hopefully, the show will be worth the money that I paid for the tickets!

Signature

2008-10-25T15:27:00.002-04:00

I need instructions on how to add signature with EACH post? Anyone?

A little of this, A little of that!

2008-10-24T18:06:00.008-04:00

OMG. I am so upset. Just went into the kitchen to check on the cupcakes that my daughter is baking. Well, I guess while she was waiting on her cupcakes to finish baking, she decided to take a pinch/chunk of the cake that I made for the bake sale tomorrow. OOOHHHH! I cannot believe this! What is she thinking? I do not want to bake another cake! FRUSTRATED!

Fall Table Decor from my Aunt and Uncles Reception.

We had fun decorating for this party. Wish I would have taken more pictures.

Preschool Fall Festival

Pre-School Fall Festival last year.

Good Friend and I chaired the event together.

Thanks to my good friend, Jill, for this adorable centerpiece.

I've been reading about the Phil Berg lawsuit against Obama in regards to his qualifications to run for President. The allegations are that he was not born in the United States and therefore he is not eligible to run for President. It will be interesting to see what happens in the suit. The American people deserve answers from the DNC and Obama! Surely, the DNC researched his background before he started to campaign for President of the United States! http://www.rense.com/general83/berg.htm

to view the lawsuit.

It seems like it has been raining for days here and it actually just started last night. Our Golf tournament and 19th hole party was cancelled today due to the rain. I felt so bad for our committee chair. She has really worked hard to make this event a success and then we had to cancel. Since I no longer have the golf tournament, I can start early on my decorations for Fall Festival tomorrow. Hopefully, it will not rain. I am decorating 20 tables and the outside of the school with hay bales, pumpkins, mums, corn stalks etc. Just finished my chocolate pound cake that will be given away during musical chairs. My family seems to spend a fortune at this game and we always try to go there first so we can get the best cake! By the way, that would not be the cake that I make! Hoping that I will feel better tomorrow and that my sore throat will have disappeared!

Halloween in the past

2008-10-21T23:53:00.003-04:00

My little man and two of his favorite buddies.
My Little Man, my sweetie (she is a surfer) and my adorable niece. Not sure what is going on with Hen. He looks a little distressed.
Bella at Pumpkin Patch.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

2008-10-21T22:29:00.002-04:00

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Please remember to perform monthly self breast exams. Previously, we would palpate our breast in a circular motion to feel for a breast mass/lump. New recommendations are to palpate in an up and down motion. Please see www.komen.org for step by step instructions on how to perform a self breast exam. If you are age 40, see your physician and schedule your Mammogram. Too many women that I know in our community have been diagnosed with breast cancer in the last few years. Thankfully, the majority of them have been treated with chemotherapy. Thanks to the nonprofit organizations that are raising money for research and educational resources on breast cancer! Hope you all have a great day.

Over Committed

2008-10-20T19:50:00.002-04:00

Do you ever just want to SCREAM! NO ones fault but my own! I've done it to myself. Could not work today for trying to fill my personal commitments.

1. Finish addressing and mail invitations to my children's Halloween Party. 6 Families hostessing the party, so we have too many children! Of course.

2. Gathering information for Breast Cancer Awareness month-October. Went to Oncology and picked up breast model and "breast lump" models for demonstration at tomorrows Juniors meeting. We've had 2 associate members recently diagnosed with Breast Cancer, so I thought (NURSE THINKING) this would be a great opportunity for our members to actually feel a malignant lump/nodule. The Cancer Society previously recommended to do breast exams monthly and to check breast in a circular motion. This is no longer accurate. Now, you are advised to check in an up and down motion, starting with the outer area of breast and going inward. Our physicians were not even aware of this recommendation. Thanks Brian in Oncology!

3. Trying to coordinate decorations for my children's fall festival with another
parent. SIMPLE, SIMPLE, SIMPLE!

4. My dogs eye is infected. Swollen, red and mattered! I mean really! I do not have a truck. My husband owns about 6 of them! Someone take the dog to the vet. She doesn't smell the greatest, but I guess I'm going to take her to Vet. Not to mention, she ripped open the package that my idiot postman left on my back steps. Ordered Monogram ID Badges from Maggie at DellaMae Designs and the dog ripped open tha package. Thank goodness she did not damage the badges; however, she did leave $15.00 scattered on the lawn. Babysitter and daughter found the money. I know she needs help, but I am a little irritated with her.

5. My aunt has ovarian/peritoneal cancer! She has just started her 3rd round of chemo! I have got to take a meal to her! Hating myself right now and I have got to get my priorities in order!

6. Juniors Golf Tournament on Friday. Trying to help one of the other members/friends with Silent Auction Gifts. Last year, I was on Silent Auction committee and some of my gifts brought a nice sum of money. Such as quail and pheasant hunts. I know it is easier to collect donations if you are actually a customer of business that you would like a donation from. Made a few calls, so hopefully I can help with donations. Really, I would not do this for just anyone. Friend is chair of this committee! Really sweet friend!

7. Had Hysterectomy in February. One ovary left! I really think I need hormones!!!!!

8. Feel like a total slacker mom, so I came home and cooked: Coconut Shrimp, Corn on Cob, Pasta (for husband and I), Mac and Cheese for kids, Honey buttered Rolls. Ask me if the kids really cared? NO. They would rather have Chic Fil A!

Thanks for letting me vent! One more thing, I cannot download pics from my SD Card! Guess I need to call my brother, so he can instruct me on how to fix this problem!

Saturday

2008-10-18T15:57:00.005-04:00

Wow, It has been busy. Seems like that sentence is always the first thing out of my mouth.
Below are a couple of recipes that we served last week for MSL. They were awesome. Hope you enjoy.

Chocolate Strawberry Royale (makes 2 dozen)

1- box Betty Crocker SuperMoist Devil's Food Cake Mix
1- 8 oz. container sour cream
1/2 cup veg. oil
1/2 cup water
2 eggs
12 teaspoons strawberry preserves
1 package cream cheese (cut into 24 pieces)
cupcake liners

Heat oven to 350 (325 for dark or nonstick pan)
place baking cups in regular sized muffin tin (may want to spray the liners with pam)
mix cake mix, sour cream, oil, water and eggs until well blended
divide batter into muffin tins
place one piece of cream cheese on top of each cupcake and press down until it is almost to bottom of batter (batter will kind of build a well around cream cheese)
Spoon about 1/2 tsp of strawberry preserves on top of cream cheese.
bake 16-18 minutes
Garnish with whipped cream and a strawberry (this is optional). they are great without it.

Tomato Basil Pasta Salad

1- 16 oz box Muellers Rotel Corkscrew pasta (can probably use any pasta, we just used this for presentation)
1 container of grape tomatos
1/4 cup fresh basil (one of our members actually had an herb garden and supplied all of the basil) WHATEVER!!!!!
1 bottle Newmans Own parmesan and Roasted Garlic dressing
1 4 oz container Athenos basil and tomato feta cheese

Cook pasta according to directions
cut tomatos in 1/2
chop basil
mix pasta, tomatos, basil, cheese and dressing

ALLERGIES, ALLERGIES, AND MORE ALLERGIES!

I did not give him Zyrtec, because I gave him a cough/decong/antihistamine combination. I was trying not to double dose him and this is what happened. I have no idea what triggered the reaction. Thank goodness for Zyrtec. We could not live without it. Will maybe that's a little drastic, but my poor little man would not look nor feel very good.

Thought I would try and give him combination medication one more time and skip Zyrtec. Okay, really this is it! We HAVE to take our Zyrtec. Brand preferrably.........it taste better!

Kids have Halloween Party tonight. There will be a Haunted House at Party. They are so excited. Hopefully, my son, Henry will be okay. Today he had another local allergic reaction. He had welps all over his face and his eye was swollen, red and itching. Underneath his eye, it immediately filled with fluid! Hopefully, it will go down and we can bypass the prednisone. He had another reaction last week on his back. Poor thing! I've been putting off the allergy shots, because he is already taking so much medication. If i would just go ahead and have him start shots, maybe we could decrease the meds. Got to BITE THE BULLET! My poor daughter was so upset because she was driving the Gator thru the pine trees when he started breaking out. However, he does not have an allergy to Trees.

SHOPPING

Yesterday, My daughter and I spend the day in Tallahassee shopping with my two sister-n-laws and their children and my mother n law. It was wild. Seems like at least one child was crying at all times. We had a 3 year old, and 3 one year olds and my daughter, Isabella, that is eight. They were all screaming for Isabella. I felt a little sorry for her. She did not know which one to go to first. We did not get home until late last night and so we slept in this morning. I have got to finish invitations for our skating halloween party on the 30th. We are within 2 weeks of the party and that is a NO...NO! I have got to decorate tables for my kids fall festival at school. I am going to make it simple on myself and purchase mums and place on tables. I'll probably also take some scarecrows and haybales. A friend of mine is painting a wooden prop/sign to place in Cafeteria. Not only do I have to decorate, but I also have to work two booths for my childrens class and bake a cake. We also have fall festival at church and I have to work a golf tournament. This is all within the next two weeks! Shoot me now! I was going to try and post pics of my children and I baking cupcakes, but my computer is not cooperating. will try later.

2008-10-13T08:19:00.002-04:00

PlatesandNapkins.com has adorable thanksgiving plates.

Boden USA

2008-10-11T11:06:00.003-04:00

Boden USA has "cool" clothes for the entire family. My daughter loves to dress in skinny jeans and skater shoes and she likes JCrew and Boden. JCrew always seems to run a little small for my daughter that is 8 years old.... Need to order up a size or two. Boden fits true to size. My daughter, at any given time, can look as if she stepped out of JCREW, SKATER USA or GAME and FISH. She is flexible, just like her mom. My son is "all boy". He's a camo guy.

Halloween Decorations

2008-10-11T10:23:00.007-04:00

I have displayed a few of my Halloween decorations. A few friends and I will have our 2nd annual Halloween Skate Party on October 30th, so I have kept some decorations packed for the party. Last year, we had about 120 kids. It was really crowded and I'm pretty sure we were over the "fire code" limit. Of course, lots of kids fell, got ran over or just pitched a fit for no reason! We had about 30 minutes to decorate and set our food out. We pulled it off and it looked great! Everyone had a blast, so we decided to celebrate again this year. In the past, I have participated in an annual Easter Egg Hunt. I'm not really sure what happened this past year, but we did not have the Easter Party. The spring is always such a busy time of year for my family. This year I was helping/planning my babysitters wedding reception. Whew, that was a job, but it was worth it. Thanks to great friends and family that like to party with me..............we knocked it out! April, 2009, I will be helping my little cousin with her wedding reception. Yes, call me crazy! At least, I am not actually making/purchasing decorations and table centerpieces. My moms husband is catering....No, he is not a professional caterer, but he is known in our family as being a great cook/chef/griller. Of course, he is clueless about placement of food and catering..........so, guess who this falls on? You got it, ME! Will have to gave a glass or two of Wine before this event. Oh, did I mention that my daughter is also in the wedding. Anyway, how did I get on all this. I was talking about my Halloween Decorations. I'm going to post a few pictures.

Blogging!

2008-10-10T19:04:00.003-04:00

Wow, it is really time consuming to set-up a blog. I have a whole new respect for bloggers! I have found some very helpful websites and I have also received advice from other bloggers. Thanks to www.greenmagsterpie.blogspot.com for the playlist help. My children are really feeling neglected at this point. They want to play outside and I want to finish the blog. I am going to friends house to pick-up popcorn and bags for a PopCorn Machine that we are using tomorrow for Grandma's birthday. We have a huge screen that we are going to set-up outside at my sister-n- laws, and we are going to show home movies from the past several years. Should be real interesting. Especially since my sister n law has a pond in her backyard and she has a couple of gators that have decided to take up residence! Hope everyone can run fast. Last few dogs have disappeared. My BIL is an attorney and one of his clients just gave him an English Bulldog (will look like UGA). My two brother-n-laws rode elevator with UGA at Geogia game a couple of weeks ago. Of course, they were taking pictures with camera phone. Will try to post if I haven't deleted it.

For the party, I have been assigned paper products, popcorn machine and an appetizer. Party is tomorrow and I still have no idea what appetizer I'm going to fix. I'm not last minute though... :)! I will try to post some pictures. Have a Great Weekend.

scrapblog experiment

2008-10-10T13:43:00.003-04:00

The Scrapblog website is so much fun and so EASY.

Service League Fundraiser

2008-10-09T22:39:00.003-04:00

Ooh! I am so tired. Yesterday and today were back breakers. Yesterday, my sister n law and i baked 28 dozen Chocolate Royale desserts. They were awesome. Other members also baked desserts or made pasta. We sold over 1200 plates to local businesses and delivered them. Arrived at Arts Center bright and early this morning to start making the plates. Somehow, I was designated to join the "delivary team". I'm sure it is because I have a suburban. Found most of the businesses without any trouble, but I did have a few glitches. Went to dentist after finished cleaning up from fundraiser. Dentist fixed a bridge yesterday and I am still hurtiing today. My cheek is a little swollen. Looked lovely when I was delivering all of those plate lunches! Anyway, he said, "you are fine..........going out of town and call Dr.______________ if you start feeling worse. Lovely! Thankfully, I know the on call dentist wife. Surely, I will not have to call! Anyway, after my busy 2 days, I booked myself for a massage. My 2nd massage in two weeks. Husband would kill me, but I really needed it. She stretched my fascia(?) in my chest. Who Knows! I just wanted her to work on my back. Need to get the twins in the front reduced. I'm sure that would help my back problems. I have no idea why I am still awake and functioning. I really need to soak in bathtub and go to dreamy town! Think I will do just that!

Failing System

2008-10-06T08:14:00.002-04:00

Today was high attendance Sunday at church. We exceeded our goal in Sunday School. Yes! It was great. Ate at country club with MIL and 2 SILS and kids. Husbands were all working. It was wild! We have so many small children in our family, it seems like we are always the center of attention. :) I went to Walmart and purchased some groceries for myself and a friend of mine that is a single parent with 2 children. She is an LPN in our office and she is really struggling! I can't stand the thought of her and her children not having decent food to eat. Dropped off the food and Walmart Gift card to her and they were eating Corndog and Romain Noodles. She is the sweetest and most upbeat person that I know. It's very hard to see her struggle. She does have a job and she is supporting others on the system that are not working!!!!!! She cant feed her own kids...What is wrong with this picture. Ticks me off. She can't even get free breakfast or lunches for her kids. that is $20.00 per week that she pays. She only has about $50.00 left over per paycheck (which is every 2 weeks). UGH! Hurts my heart. Anyway, Isabella went with me to my friends and afterwards Bella said, "I'm glad we took the food, and it made me feel good". I almost starting crying AGAIN. Already cried when my friend cried. Anyway.....on a lighter note, today is absolutely beautiful! I just want to stay outside and work in my yards, but gotta go to work. Probably need to be getting ready at this moment. See ya.

Saturday

2008-10-04T10:20:00.002-04:00

Yeah, It's Saturday. We slept in. Daughter has Tennis at 11:00 and yes I am on the computer at 10:27. We have birthday party at 11:00 also. Guess we will skip it. SIL has blue jean store and she is shipping out to friends to have "blue jean" party. Went by last night and picked up 4 pair to bring home before they left the store. Over $600.00 of Jeans. CRAZY. But, I do get a good discount. She has Seven, Citizen, True Religion etc. Just Wish I could purchase a smaller size! Probably will not ever happen. Anyway, got to make a cake for friend of mine. Her brother died this week and he was only 39 years old. SAD! So much to do. Hope everyone has a great day!

Starting Over

2008-10-03T09:20:00.002-04:00

Okay, I am going to be committed this time. Really. I think this will be a source of therapy if I blog. Each day I view the same blogs and have become addicted to finding new ideas, shops and travel information. I feel like a kindergartener on my first day of school. I am clueless. Please forgive me if I make in errors in judgement when blogging.

Took 2 kids to school this morning and signed them up for Gymnastics at school. $25.00 each and 49 children signed up for one month! Go YMCA, this is a high attendence. I'm sure they are proud. Anyway, I've got to work at the Arts Center at 11:00 and clean out the closet for MSL (Moultrie Service League). We are having Gourmet to Go next week and our members will be using items in closet. Needs to be neat and organized! MSL is making and selling, and delivering plates to businesses in Moultrie. The plates are $8.00 each. With gas and food prices so high, I think this is a bargain.

We have football tonight. Hopefully, we will win. It hasn't looked to good the last two games. We have a new coach, Rush Propst. He is from Hoover, AL. He was on the reality show "Two A Day" on MTV. Everyone is expecting miracles from him. "Rome was not built in a Day! I wish everyone will be patient. Our boys are working hard. My family loves the football game; however, all my kids want to do is go to concession stand and bathroom. We have reserved seating so we are sitting in a good area..........Probably won't have seats next year if we dont SIT down during game. I know they are tired of us getting UP and DOWN! I'm tired of it. Oooh, just remembered, we have birthday party tonight. Got to pick up a gift. We also have a birthday party tomorrow. It is so hard to buy for 3rd graders. Think I will pick up a gift card to athletic store. I'm going to try and post to readers list, so you can see the blogs and sites that I love. Bare with me!

Beach

2008-06-16T13:15:00.003-04:00

Well, did not work the Hope House. Was not very safe for only two members. We will be reassigned. Was a little scary. Anyway, DH and friends went to St. George Island. Had a great time. Ate dinner at Boss oyster (was okay) and then listened to the band at Harry A's. We ate breakfast at Carolinas in Appalachicola and it was great. DH and I enjoyed having time to ourselves, but we really missed the kids. Could not wait to see them. DD called my cell phone about 27 times, so I think she missed us also. DS could care less if we ever came home :). Just kidding. VBS started today, so kids will have a busy week. Fun

2008-06-13T19:51:00.007-04:00

BF DD Grad Party

DS PreK Christmas Party

DD and DN Birthday Party

DS Birthday Cake - Hunting and Fishing Party

For those of you that know me well, you know that I am always planning and partying.....and stressing! Have posted a few pics from parties we've had recently. Enjoy.

New at this

2008-06-13T11:21:00.002-04:00

Ok, I am so new at this. I love to read blogs, so I decided to post my own for my family and friends. This is a work in progress, as I have no idea what I am doing. Today is Friday and the kids and I are going to swim and maybe I will cut grass. Not a lot going on today. I will be working in the Hope House Warehouse tomorrow for 3 hours. NO AIR CONDITIONER. It should be about 120 degrees in building. Hope House is an organization that supports unwed mothers. I think I will be organizing donations. Should be a real clean job! Give me the gloves. This is part of my CIP hours for Moultrie Junior Womans Club. We should be off for the summer, so I'm not sure why we are working in June and July. Anyway, helping others!

Went to Panama City with some girlfriends and thier children last weekend. Photography, Jill Stringfellow, took some pictures of children and moms. Can't wait to see them. Above picture was taken with my camera (obviously). We had a blast, but missed dh. He was working, as usual. Don't my babies look adorable? They are growing up so fast! In my opinion, they could both pass for Ralph Lauren models!